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When to Contact Your Student Loan Servicer 11/27/2018 07:00pm • The primary role of student loan servicers is to ensure that borrowers repay the balance of their loan according to the terms of the agreement. They are involved in the process from the time the loan is taken out until the last payment is made. Along the way, they provide monthly statements and keep 9 Unique ETFs for Rising Interest Rates 11/27/2018 07:00pm • Investors can respond to the Fed's actions.The U.S. Federal Reserve raised interest rates once again in September, and telegraphed its intentions to boost them at its meeting in December. Coupled with other factors, including the prospects of inflation, this rate trend has sparked uncertainty about Cybrary will bring 200 jobs to College Park 11/26/2018 11:30am • WASHINGTON — Three-year-old cybersecurity training company Cybrary will relocate from Greenbelt, Maryland, to neighboring College Park and eventually create 200 new jobs. The company will receive a $750,000 conditional loan through the Maryland Advantage program, formerly the Maryland Economic Alexandria leaders say Amazon won't quash affordable housing 11/26/2018 04:30am • WASHINGTON — Alexandria officials are confident housing prices and rental rates won't become unbearable when Amazon sets up shop in Crystal City — even with skyrocketing rent in Seattle, where the online retailer has deep roots. "People have looked at Seattle and said that's what's going to h WTOP's Jason Fraley hosts 2nd annual 'It's a Wonderful Walk' in Frederick 11/26/2018 12:11am • FREDERICK, Md. — Sometimes favorite flicks spark crazy ideas that become annual traditions. Behold, the second annual "It's a Wonderful Walk" in Frederick, Maryland. The event begins with a pair of free screenings of Frank Capra's holiday classic "It's a Wonderful Life" (1946) at the histo Complete List of SBA Loan Requirements 11/25/2018 07:00pm • If you're looking to start or grow a small business, SBA loans can offer flexible financing options at competitive terms that you might not qualify for otherwise. Depending on the type of SBA loan, you can use the funds for a range of purposes, including to buy equipment, real estate or inventory, In Debt During the Holidays? 6 Ways to Keep Your Finances in Order 11/25/2018 07:00pm • It's no fun to go into the holidays when you're already in debt. I remember my long-ago holiday season of credit card debt and how stressful it was. So, I know it's tough, and I empathize with your situation. But I got through it without making my debt worse, and you can, too. Right now, make a vow How to Spot the Red Flags in Lower-Ranked Law Schools 11/25/2018 07:00pm • There are currently 203 law schools accredited by the American Bar Association, meaning if all that matters to you is getting a J.D. and sitting for the bar exam, there are plenty of options for you to choose from. With that said, some educational investments are better than others. Going to a top- Today in History: Nov. 24 11/24/2018 01:27am • Today is Saturday, Nov. 24, the 328th day of 2018. Today's Highlight in History: On Nov. 24, 1963, Jack Ruby shot and mortally wounded Lee Harvey Oswald, the accused assassin of President John F. Kennedy, in a scene captured on live television. On this date: In 1859, British naturalist C Montgomery, Prince George's file federal lawsuits accusing banks of peddling 'predatory' loans 11/21/2018 11:29am • WASHINGTON — Federal lawsuits filed Tuesday by Montgomery and Prince George's counties claim banks flew in the face of Fair Housing protections, aiming to bilk black and Latino borrowers by guiding them toward higher-cost, subprime mortgage loans — considered a leading cause of the 2010 foreclos 12 money-smart gifts to give during retirement 11/21/2018 08:00am • With the holidays approaching, you may be receiving wish lists from children and grandchildren. And the larger your family grows, the longer your shopping list for gifts might be. Before going to the mall, evaluate your gift options. "Retirees have much to offer family members by way of love and 14 money moves you will be thankful for 11/21/2018 07:00am • Keep your financial goals on track by tackling these tasks. November is a time to give thanks for all that is good in life and embrace gratitude ahead of the holiday season. It's also the perfect time to prepare for the upcoming year, take action to improve your financial situation and work towar 3 Reasons to Review a College's Student Loan Default Rate 11/20/2018 07:00pm • If you are thinking about applying to college -- whether you're currently in high school or are working and thinking about going back to school -- chances are you are focusing on factors like location, room and board, and tuition cost. These are important factors to consider when evaluating the tota 7 Dividend Stocks to Buy for the Holidays 11/19/2018 07:00pm • Stocks that keep giving.Ho, ho, buy-and-hold! Have a holly, jolly profit! Here come dividends, big fat dividends, right down Dividend Lane! There's booty in Santa's bag just for you, courtesy of Wall Street. Trouble is: The chubby guy in the red suit can't help you make any proactive picks to plump 12 Colleges That Give Merit Aid to the Most Students 11/19/2018 07:00pm • The U.S. News Short List, separate from our overall rankings, is a regular series that magnifies individual data points in hopes of providing students and parents a way to find which undergraduate or graduate programs excel or have room to grow in specific areas. Be sure to explore The Short List: